I’m so excited I can’t stop myself from making an announcement to share the exciting news with you! Last week I shared that I was in the “Top 12 2012 1st Projects Contest” at WhisperWood Cottage (x2). I really was all ready to be happy for one of the other talented ladies – so many amazing and inspiring projects. (See the Top 12 HERE.) (all entries here…a collection of some really creative projects.) I entered my faux fireplace/pallet shelf project and my stairwell landing makeover:

Tonight, I started getting a couple of emails from friends (thanks, ladies!) AND…

My heart stopped! Now it’s racing. I can’t believe it! WoOoOoOo HoOoOoOo!!!!  Oh my gosh! I’m speechless!  Thank you so SO much to

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Now I need to go let that sink in. I’m NEVER going to be able to sleep tonight. I feel like I’m already dreaming! 🙂